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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 154.77 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 17.88 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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1,54,77,87,725
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17,88,98,351
More than 154.77 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt. of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 17.88 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Prime Minister's Office
PM bows to Maa Chandraghanta
The Prime Minister has prayed to Maa Chandraghanta for giving strength to all devotees to overpower all negative forces.
The Prime Minister tweeted :
"मां चंद्रघंटा के चरणों में शीश झुकाकर नमन। देवी चंद्रघंटा अपने सभी भक्तों को नकारात्मक शक्तियों पर विजय का आशीर्वाद दें। इस अवसर पर उनसे जुड़ी स्तुति..."
Ministry of Civil Aviation
415 flights operated under Lifeline Udan to support India’s fight against Covid-19
415 flights have been operated under Lifeline Udan by Air India, Alliance Air, IAF and private carriers. 241 of these flights have been operated by Air India and Alliance Air. Cargo transported till date is around 779.86 tons. Aerial distance covered by Lifeline Udan flights till date is over 4,07,139 km. ‘Lifeline Udan’ flights are being operated by MoCA in domestic sector to transport essential medical cargo to remote parts of the country to support India’s war against COVID-19.
Pawan Hans have carried 2.0 tons of cargo covering a distance of 7,257kms Hans till 29th April 2020. Special focus has been on the North East Region, island territories and the hill states. Helicopter services including Pawan Hans Ltd have been operating in J&K, Ladakh, Islands and North East region transporting critical medical cargo and patients.Air India and IAF collaborated primarily for J&K, Ladakh, North-East and other island regions.
Domestic Cargo Operators SpiceJet, Blue Dart, Indigo and Vistara are operating cargo flights on a commercial basis. Spicejet operated 683 cargo flights covering a distance of 11,84,107 km and carrying 4,940 tons of cargo. Out of these,245 were international cargo flights. Blue Dart operated 233 cargo flights covering a distance of 2,53,631 km and carrying 3,932 tons of cargo. Out of these, 12 were international cargo flights. Indigo has operated 64 cargo flights covering a distance of 1,01,989 km and carrying around 269 tons of cargo and including 18 international flights. This also includes medical supplies carried free of cost for the government. Vistara has operated 17 cargo flights covering a distance of 24,141 km and carrying around 123 tons of cargo.
In international sector, a cargo air-bridge was established with East Asia for transportation of pharmaceuticals, medical equipment and Covid-19 relief material. The quantity of medical cargo brought in by Air India is 729 tons.
In addition to the above, Blue Dart has uplifted around 114 tons of medical supplies from Guangzhou and Shanghai starting 14 April upto 29 April 2020. Spicejet has also uplifted 153 tons of medical supplies from Shanghai and Guangzhou upto 29 April 2020 and 13 tons medical supplies from Hong Kong and Singapore upto 25 April 2020.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
CMFRI extends support to SC families to help them become small-scale entrepreneurs
In a major attempt to transform the lives of families belonging to the scheduled caste in Cheranellur, Ernakulam, the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute  is extending support to the community to help them become small-scale entrepreneurs through innovative fish farming.
CMFRI provided all necessary support to members of five SC families in the area to launch a biofloc fish farming unit under the Scheduled Caste Sub Plan . A self-help group named ‘Sreelakshmi’ in which all these families are members, began by depositing 1800 tilapia  seeds in a 5 diameter biofloc tank set adjacent to their houses. CMFRI’s assistance includes setting up of the tank with a volume of 23,500 ltrs of water and related facilities, fish seeds, feeds and technical guidance.
The self-help group will be able to earn an income of at least Rs 1.35 lakhs at the end of the 8-month-long farming within which period, the fish will attain a minimum weight of 300 gms.
CMFRI will monitor the programme continuously to enable maximum fish growth. A water quality kit has also been supplied to the SHG to maintain the required parameter.
This innovative model of fish farming supported by CMFRI has already made inroads into several districts including Palakkad, Thrissur, Idukki, Kottayam and Kollam.
Dr K Madhu, Principal Scientist, CMFRI is the Principal Investigator of the project.
Ministry of Finance
Digital payments surge from 1459.02 crore in FY 2017-18 to 4371.18 crore in FY 2020-21
It is the policy of the Government to move towards less cash economy and a digital payment ecosystem. This was stated by Union Minister of State for Finance Shri Pankaj Chaudhary in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
Giving more details as per weekly statistical supplement of Reserve Bank of India , the Minister stated that the Notes in Circulation  were Rs 17,74,187 crore as on 4th November, 2016 and Rs 27,80,045 crore as on 29th January, 2021.
On digital payment ecosystem, the Minister stated that the total volumes of digital payments have also increased from 1459.02 crore in FY 2017-18 to 4371.18 crore in FY 2020-21 due to sustained efforts towards digitalisation.
The Minister further stated that the quantum of bank notes in the economy broadly depends on the requirement for meeting the demand for bank notes due to GDP growth, inflation, and replacement of soiled bank notes and growth in non-cash modes of payment.
Ministry of Development of North-East Region
Total of 1635 projects worth Rs. 16234.88 crore were sanctioned under Non Lapsable Central Pool of Resources -State Scheme
A total of 1635 projects worth Rs. 16234.88 crore were sanctioned under Non Lapsable Central Pool of Resources -State Scheme; of which, 1307 projects worth Rs. 11,128.00 crore have already been completed.
As on 31.07.2023, a total of 328 projects worth Rs. 5105.79 crore are under various stages of implementation against which the central share of total committed liability is Rs. 925.39 crore.
This information was given by Union Minister for Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region Shri G. Kishan Reddy in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
Over 500 Veterans from all three Services participate in Veterans Day Parade at Marine Drive, Mumbai
Honb'le Governor of Maharashtra Flags off the Parade
Under the aegis of Navy Foundation Mumbai Chapter  and with the support of Western Naval Command, the annual Veterans Day Parade was conducted today i.e. 08 Jan 23 at Marine Drive. It was led by President NFMC and three senior veterans aged above 85 years.
The contingent included gallantry award winners and veterans of the Army, Navy and Air Force proudly marching in platoons, donning their hard-earned medals. The NCC and SCC cadets also participated in the parade.
Honourable Governor of Maharashtra, Shri Bhagat Singh Koshyari, graced the occasion as Chief Guest and flagged off the parade. Vice Adm AB Singh, FOC-in- C WNC, Lt Gen HS Kahlon GOC MG&G Area, Rear Adm AN Pramod, FOMA and AVM Rajat Mohan AOC HQMAO also attended the event.
The parade generated a lot of enthusiasm amongst citizens of Mumbai that watched over 500 veterans, including those that fought the nation's wars, and Veer Naaris participating in it with great zeal and patriotic fervour.
Ministry of Finance
RBI allowed invoicing and payments for international trade in Indian Rupee
The Reserve Bank of India  has allowed invoicing and payments for international trade in Indian Rupee vide A.P  Circular No. 10 RBI/2022-2023/90 dated 11.07.2022 on “International Trade Settlement in Indian Rupees ”. This was stated by Union Minister of State for Finance Dr Bhagwat Kisanrao Karad in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
Giving more information, the Minister stated that in terms of Para 10 of the Circular, the approval process is that for opening of Special INR Vostro accounts, banks of partner countries may approach Authorised Dealer  banks in India which may seek approval from RBI with details of the arrangement. The AD bank maintaining the Special INR Vostro Account is required to ensure that the correspondent bank is not from a country or jurisdiction in the updated FATF Public Statement on High Risk & Non Co-operative Jurisdictions on which FATF has called for counter measures, the Minister stated.
Prime Minister's Office
PM addresses two video conferences on the occasion of National Youth Day
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today addressed two important events, via video-conference, on the occasion of National Youth Day.
Addressing the Inaugural Ceremony of National Youth Festival 2018 at the Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, the Prime Minister began by congratulating ISRO on the successful launch of PSLV-C40. Our strides in space will help our citizens and will enhance our development journey, the Prime Minister said.
He recalled that during Mann Ki Baat in December 2017, he had called for organising Mock Parliaments in the districts. Such Mock Parliaments will further the spirit of discussion among our youth, he added. The Prime Minister said that we are born after 1947 and thus, we did not have the honour to take part in the freedom struggle. But, he added, we have the opportunity to fulfil the dreams of the great men and women who devoted their lives for our freedom. We have to create the India that our freedom fighters dreamt of, Shri Narendra Modi asserted.
The Prime Minister said that we want to make our youth job creators. They should be youngsters who innovate, he added. The Prime Minister observed that some people say that today's youth does not have 'Dhairya' or patience. However, he feels, that in a way, this is what ignites an innovative zeal in our youth. It enables our youngsters to think out of the box and do new things, he added. The Prime Minister urged the youth to make sports a part of their lives.
Addressing a programme to mark National Youth Day and Sarva Dharma Sabha at Belagavi, Karnataka, the Prime Minister said that Swami Vivekananda emphasised on brotherhood. He believed that our well-being lies in the development of India, the Prime Minister added.
Shri Narendra Modi said that there was a lot of propaganda against India in the Western world that Swami Vivekananda proved wrong. He also raised a voice against social evils, he added.
Some people are trying to divide the nation and the youth of this country are giving a fitting answer to such elements, the Prime Minister said. Our youth will never be misled, the Prime Minister added. It is India's youth that is taking the Swachh Bharat Mission to new heights, the Prime Minister said. India has been home to several saints, seers who have served society and reformed it, he added.
The Prime Minister said Seva Bhav is a part of our culture. All over India, there are several individuals and organisations selflessly serving society, he added. The Prime Minister exhorted everyone to work towards making our nation ODF.
Ministry of Science & Technology
CSIR-IIP signs an agreement for Improved Jaggery Making Plant
An agreement was signed between CSIR-IIP and Shri Anuj Kumar of Village Nirawali, Mawana, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh – 250 401, on the CSIR-IIP Technology “Improved Jaggery Making Plant – Gur Bhatti on 6th July, 2022
Agriculture and agro-based cottage industries are the lifeline of the rural economy, however, the modernization of rural industries through scientific intervention is the biggest challenge to rural growth. CSIR-IIP’s Improved Jaggery Making Plant “Gur Bhatti” is a step towards reviving the agro-based cottage industry of rural India. The technology can not only improve the productivity of ‘Gur” making but also reduce emissions. The technology has offered new employment opportunities to rural masses and additional income to existing plant owners who implement this technology.
Advantages of this technology are: - 20% reduction in fuel consumption, 15% increase in daily Gur production capacity, Significant reduction in smoke and emissions, Easy charging of fuel into furnace, Increased Life of Gur making Plant
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Ministry of Defence
Army variant of Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile system completes development trials;
Proves effectiveness with two more successful flight tests off Odisha coast
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh lauds DRDO, Indian Army & Industry for successful flight-tests
Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile  Army weapon system has once again proved its effectiveness as two missiles, during the flight tests, achieved direct hits against high speed aerial targets at Integrated Test Range, Chandipur off the coast of Odisha on March 30, 2022. The launches were carried out establishing the accuracy and reliability of the weapon system against targets covering the sea skimming and high altitude functionality within the envelope. Performance of all weapon system components including missile, weapon system radar and command post have been validated during these trials. The flight tests were carried out in the presence of senior officials from Defence Research and Development Organisation  and the Indian Army. With the conclusion of flight trials for different ranges and scenarios, the system has completed its development trials.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has complimented DRDO, Indian Army and the Industry for successful launches of the MRSAM-Army and said the successful launches have once again proved the reliability of the system. Secretary Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO Dr G Satheesh Reddy congratulated the teams associated with the successful test firings of the weapon system.
On March 27, 2022, the missile system was successfully flight tested twice against high-speed aerial targets for different ranges as part of the live firing trials.
https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1810241
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Cabinet
Cabinet approves Establishment of Food Legumes Research Platform  at Amlaha, Sehore, Madhya Pradesh with Satellite Hubs in West Bengal and Rajasthan by International Center for Agricultural Research in Dry Areas 
Cabinet approves Establishment of Food Legumes Research Platform  at Amlaha, Sehore, Madhya Pradesh with Satellite Hubs in West Bengal and Rajasthan by International Center for Agricultural Research in Dry Areas 
(The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved:
 the Establishment of Food Legumes Research Platform  at Amlaha, Sehore, Madhya Pradesh with Satellite Hubs in West Bengal  and Rajasthan  by ICARDA in the second phase; by International Center for Agricultural Research in Dry Areas ;
 Signing of lease deed with State Government of Madhya Pradesh for the land provided by them  at Amlaha Farm, Sehore on land rent of Rs. 1 per acre per year for 30 years on lease and to further lease it to ICARDA to establish the FLRP at Madhya Pradesh;
 ‘In principle’ approval of the Cabinet for conferring on the Food Legume Research Platform of ICARDA an international status as contemplated in Clause 3 of the United Nations  Act, 1947.
 Authorizing the Department of Agricultural Research  on behalf of Government of India in all matters regarding establishment of the Platform.
 Authorizing the Ministry of Agriculture to carry out technical modifications in the Supplementary Agreement signed between ICAR and ICARDA relating to establishment of FLRP, if required.
The establishment of FLRP in India will enable India to harness the best of international science in meeting the emerging food security challenges. India would be able to rapidly and effectively absorb the research output achieved in the country by FLRP. A major international R&D institution will make India an even bigger center for agricultural research in the world and this in turn, will attract further research & development investment in the country.
This is a research set up by an international organization. ICARDA has a good track record of innovation, as in climate resilient technologies including suitable food legume varieties for dry-land production systems. ICARDA will carry out research through a multi-disciplinary team of scientists for enhancing productivity of crops range-land and livestock. This platform will contribute significantly towards reducing poverty, improving food security, improving nutrition and health, and sustaining the natural resource base.
The research output would benefit farmers of all regions, whether big, small or marginal; and as technologies developed would be eligible for use by all farmers, the project is equitable and inclusive.
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President pays his last respects to former Union Minister, Shri S. Jaipal Reddy
He dedicated his life in the service of common people: Vice President
The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu has paid his last respects to former Union Minister, Shri Jaipal Reddy, who passed away, at his residence in Hyderabad today.
Shri Naidu placed a wreath on the body of the departed Congress leader and offered condolences to Shri Jaipal Reddy’s wife and other family members.
Later in his remarks to the media, the Vice President recollected his long and close association with Shri Reddy dating back to the days when they were together in the Opposition in the Andhra Pradesh Assembly.
Describing him as a towering intellectual and an excellent speaker in both English and Telugu, Shri Naidu said that Shri Reddy was an upright person and a man of integrity who dedicated his life in the service of common people. He was known for cherishing and upholding democratic values, he added.
The Vice President said that Shri Jaipal Reddy made significant contributions in both Parliament and the State Assembly through debates and discussions. “He brought name and fame to which ever position he held without compromising on fundamentals and his beliefs,” he added.
Ministry of Defence
Commitment Towards Freedom of Navigation
Government of India is committed to safeguarding maritime interests and strengthening security in the Indian Ocean Region  to ensure a favorable and positive maritime environment. India remains committed to promoting a free, open and rules-based order, rooted in international law and undaunted by coercion. India also supports freedom of navigation and over flight, and unimpeded commerce based on the principles of international law, reflected notably in the ‘United Nations’ Convention on the Law of the Sea  1982. As a State Party to the UNCLOS, India promotes utmost respect for the UNCLOS, which establishes the international legal order of the seas and oceans.
India develops its maritime cooperation with regional partners in consonance with the Government’s vision of Security and Growth for All in the Region . The steps taken include ‘Mission based Deployments’ of Indian Naval Ships and aircraft to enhance Maritime Domain Awareness, promote maritime security and address contingencies that may arise. India proactively engages with regional and extra regional maritime forces through multilateral exercises, joint surveillance, coordinated patrols etc. to promote maritime security in the region in an inclusive and cooperative manner. India also participated in regional frameworks such as the ASEAN Regional Forum , East Asia Summit  and ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting Plus  to promote maritime cooperation and exchanges in the region
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt in a written reply to Smt Geeta Alias Chandraprabhain Rajya Sabha today.
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Ministry of Defence
AVALANCHE ADVANCE ALERTS GADGETS TO INDIAN ARMY
Troops deployed in High Altitude Areas are suitably equipped with modern gadgets to include Avalanche Victim Detectors, Trackers and Ricoh reflectors. Apart from this, weather conditions in snow bound areas of Jammu & Kashmir  are closely monitored by Snow & Avalanche Study Establishment  stations at Sasoma and Srinagar. Due cognizance is taken of weather warnings and the same is communicated to troops in real time. Defence Geo-Informatics Research Establishment  established under the aegis of DRDO has a well-established mechanism to provide advance warning of avalanches in mountain regions to all concerned including BRO. The establishment has a series of observatories and automated weather stations in the mountain regions which are operational in avalanche prone areas. DGRE has established 39 observatories in J&K, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh & Sikkim and additional 10 are being established.
Routine meteorology data collected at these observatories is collated at DGRE, Chandigarh and based on this Avalanche Warning Bulletin is subsequently forwarded to all concerned in near real time. Avalanche warnings issued by DGRE assist troops in operational planning and safeguarding against impending avalanches.
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt in a written reply to Shri Jamyang Tsering Namgyal in Lok Sabha today.
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Ministry of Power
NTPC invites EoI for Hydrogen Fuel Cell based pilot projects
Pilot projects to be set up at NTPC plant premises
NTPC, India’s largest integrated power generating company under Ministry of Power has floated a global Expression of Interest  to set up two pilot projects, Standalone Fuel-Cell based backup power system and a standalone fuel-cell based microgrid system with hydrogen production using electrolyser at NTPC premises. Through the projects, NTPC is looking to further strengthen its footprint in green and clean fuel. NTPC will collaborate for implementation and further commercialization of the projects.
This is in line with NTPC’s initiatives towards adopting Hydrogen technologies. It has already started a pilot for making methanol integrating carbon captured from power plant flue gas and hydrogen from electrolysis. This is a potential solution towards “Aatmanirbhar Bharat” in field of carbon capture and green hydrocarbon synthesis.
Taking the initiative forward, NTPC is exploring use of Hydrogen based Fuel Cells-Electrolyser systems for backup power requirement. Currently, the backup power requirement and micro grid applications are being met from diesel-based power generators. Looking at these as early adopter use case of Hydrogen based technologies, NTPC is working towards creating solutions which are a green alternative to Diesel Generators.
Ministry of Law and Justice
Press Communique
The President of India, in exercise of the power conferred by clause  of Article 217, Article 224 and Article 222 of the Constitution of India, after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, has made following appointments/transfers:
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Uma Shanker Vyas, Judicial Officer
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As Judge of the Rajasthan High Court.
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Vikram D Chauhan, Advocate
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As an Additional Judge of the Allahabad High Court.
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Shri Justice JoymalyaBagchi, Judge
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Transferred from Andhra Pradesh HC to Calcutta HC.